Trichomes on Plants Are Responsible For

question 79

Multiple Choice

Trichomes on plants are responsible for:

• A) preventing water absorption on leaf surfaces.
• B) deterring herbivores.
• C) absorbing salts absorbed from the air.
• D) the waxy structures on the petiole.
• E) facilitating gas exchange.

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Definitions:

Top-down Processes

Cognitive processes driven by higher-level mental processes, such as experiences and expectations, influencing perception.

Mutualism

A type of ecological interaction where both participating species benefit from the relationship.

Commensalism

A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited significantly.

Parasitism

A symbiotic relationship in which one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host), often causing harm.